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Maybe your results are disappointing. If your New Year’s resolutions included something about eating better and getting in shape, then you’re in good company – but that doesn’t mean it will be easy. Luckily, your requisite dose of daily will power and motivation is easy to come by. All you need to do is fill up your RSS reader with great blogs like these. Oh, and throw out that delicious pound cake. You’re never going to put it into the freezer to save for a special occasion, and you know it.
dietblog
Your ultimate resource for eating right, dietblog features the latest news and developments relating to health 
and food. Learn how men and women are affected differently by food temptation, why someone is suing Coca-Cola over Vitamin Water, and whether or not your pH levels could be affecting your health. Don’t mistake the “diet” in “dietblog” for an indication that it focuses only on weight loss. This blog is interesting and comprehensive, and should definitely be in your bookmarks.
Kalyn’s Kitchen
A massive recipe collection, featuring dishes that adhere to the South Beach Diet. A plan based on glycemic index, South Beach is simpler than it sounds: it discourages refined carbohydrates in favor of whole grains, and eliminates saturated and trans fats. Anyone hoping to eat healthily or lose weight can therefore benefit from these recipes, which range from a cheesy cauliflower side dish to roast beef to crock pot refried beans. Delicious and good for your health!
Vitamin G
Glamour.com’s health and fitness blog features news on everything from goal weights to cigarettes to fiber-rich muffins, and everything inbetween. If it has to do with your body and what goes into it, then 
Vitamin G has covered it (and will cover it in the future). Even the articles that don’t apply to your life specifically are still interesting and informative.
A Trail Runner’s Blog
Running trails is more than just exercise – it’s an adventure. Getting out of the house and into the woods is a great motivator for the kinds of people who get bored at the gym (or even jogging down the street). While uncrowded, well-marked trails can be har to find these days, but this blog is the perfect place to learn from (and read about) other runners.
Former Fat Guy
Nobody knows the secrets to getting in shape like a former fat guy! In a recent post, Tom Venuto – who also penned a book called Burn the Fat – tackled some excuses that get in the way of good health. Particularly relevant to today’s economy is his response to those who claim they can’t afford to be healthy: “Walking, jogging, calisthenics and body weight exercises are FREE. If you want to know what’s really expensive, tally up the cost of legitimate expenses like natural food, gym memberships, fitness education, dumbbells and so on, and compare that to your doctor’s bill 
when you’re sick.”
Well
The NYTimes blog on nutrition, medicine, and other health-related issues is full of interesting news. And unlike many blogs, it tackles mental health as well. From the cancer-preventing properties of fresh berries to a non-profit group urging President Obama to grow his own veggies on the White House lawn, Well is overflowing with interesting and educational stories. A particularly robust comments section can always be counted on for additional insight and discussion.
Kevin MD
Visit Kevin MD for a doctor’s perspective on health in the news. If you’re like me, you’re never content with just reading a news story about an event, written by a journalist who likely doesn’t have any insight into what actually happened. With stories of high-profile illnesses or deaths, the lack of accurate information can be even more frustrating. If you find yourself wondering what really happened, hit up Kevin MD. It’s just one of 
his many topics. (Also, in case you were curious if The Dark Knight’s Two-Face was realistic – nope. You can all sleep tonight.)
Families.Fitness.Com
This blog, geared towards busy parents who want their kids to get active as well, covers all sorts of fitness-related topics. If you’d like to learn more about jumping rope, Nordic walking, yoga – or if you’re just interested in fitness news, like studies that show the connections between depression and obesity – this blog is about to become your new best friend.
These blogs are just tiny samplings of the wonderful resources you can find online to help you get in shape. And if you own a workout blog yourself and are looking for ways to engage readers, get in touch with us to find out how to make custom widgets like the one above.
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